FujiFilm S1500 User Manual

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Before You Begin

First Steps

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix S1500 digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera.

For information on related products, visit our website at

http://www.fujifilm.com/products/index.html

Basic Photography and Playback

For Your Safety

Instal lation

Antenn as

• Read Instructions: All the safet y and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

• Retain Instructions: The safet y and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

• Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

• Follow In struction s: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Installation

Power Sou rces: This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the markin g label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from batter y power, or other sources, refe r to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization: This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This p lug will  t into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to  t, contact your electr ician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Alternate Warnings: This video prod-

uct is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug hav ing a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only  t into a grounding-type power outle t. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type p lug.

Overloading: Do not overloa d wall outlets and ex tension cords as this can resu lt in a ris k of  re o r elec tric sho ck.

Venti lation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocke d by placing the video product o n a bed, sof a, rug, or other similar surface.

This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.

Attachme nts: Do not use att achments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and Moistu re: Do not use this video product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink , or laundr y tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, conve nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Accessories: Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causin g serious in jury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a car t, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom mended by the manuf acturer, or sold with t he video product . Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instruc tions, and should us e a mounting accessor y recommende d by the manufacture r.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combi nation to over turn.

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grou nding : If an outside antenna or cable s ystem is connected to the vide o produc t, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the Nation al Electrical Co de, ANSI/ NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead- in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, conne ction to grounding ele ctrodes, and re quirements for the g rounding electro de.

EXAMPLE O F ANTENNA GROUNDING AS

PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Ground

Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

Ground Clamps

Power Serv ice Grounding

Electrode System (NEC

ART 250. PART H)

Power Lin es: An outside antenna system should not b e located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other elec tric light or power circuits,

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC SECTION 810-2 0)

Grounding Conduc tors (NEC SECTIO N 810-21)

For Your Safety

Use

Servic e

WARNING

or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such p ower lines or circuit s as contact with them might be fatal.

Use

Cleaning: Unplug this video produc t from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Objec t and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short o ut parts that coul d result in a  re or ele ct ric sho ck . Ne ver s pil l li qui d of any kind on the video product.

Lightning: For added protection for this video product receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long pe riods of time, unplug it f rom the wall outlet and disconnec t the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the v ideo product due to lightning and power-line surges .

Service

Servicing: Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all ser vicing to quali ed service personnel.

Damage R equiring S ervice: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet

and refer ser vicing to quali ed service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid ha s been spilled, or ob jects have fallen into the video product.

• If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the video product does not operate normally follow the operating instruc tions. Adjust only those controls that are covere d by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment o f other controls may result in damage an d will often require extensive work by a quali ed technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

When the video produc t exhibits a distinct change in performance— this indicates a need for ser vice.

Replacement Parts: When replacement parts a re required, be sure the se rvice technician has used replacement parts speci ed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in  re, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.

Be sure to read these notes before use

Safety Notes

• Make sure that y ou use your camera corr ectly. Read these s afety notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.

• After reading these safet y notes, store them in a safe place.

The icons sho wn below are used in this d ocument to indicate th e severity of the injury or damage that can result if the info rmation indicated by the ico n is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result.

This icon ind icates that deat h or serious i njury can re sult if the inf ormation is ignored.

WARNING

This icon indicates that personal injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored.

CAUTION

The icons shown below are us ed to indicate the nature of the instruc tions which are to be observed.

Triangular icons tel l you that this info rmation requ ires attenti on (“Important”).

Circular icons w ith a diagonal bar tell you th at the action indicate d is prohibited (“Prohibited”).

Filled circles with an exclamation mark indicate an action that must be performed (“Required”).

If a proble m arises, tu rn the camera o  , remov e the batter ies, and dis connect an d unplug the AC power a dapter. Continued use of the camera when it is emitting smoke,

is emitting any unusual odor, or is in any other abnormal state can cause a  re

Unplug from

or elect ric shock. Contac t your FUJIFILM dealer.

power socket

Do not all ow water or fo reign obje cts to enter t he camera. I f water or foreig n object s get inside th e camera, turn the c amera o , remove t he batteries, an d disconnect and u nplug the AC pow er adapter. Continue d use of the ca mera can cause a  re o r electric shoc k. Contact your FUJIFIL M dealer.

About t he Icons

WARNIN G

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For Your Safety

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNIN G

Do not use th e camera in the ba throom or showe r. This can cause a  re or elec tric

Do not use in

shock.

the bathroom

or shower

Never at tempt to ch ange or ta ke apart t he camera . (Never op en the casi ng.) Do not u se the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged. This can cause a  re or

Do not

electr ic shock. Contact y our FUJIFILM dealer.

disassemble

Do not cha nge, heat o r unduly twi st or pull th e connecti on cord and do n ot place hea vy objects on the connection cord. These actions coul d damage the co rd and cause a

 re or ele ctric shock. I f the cord is damaged, conta ct your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not place t he camera on a n unstable s urface. Thi s can cause the camera to f all or tip over and ca use injury.

Never at tempt to take pi ctures whil e in motion. Do not u se the camer a while you are walking or driving a vehicle. This can result in you falling down or being involved in a tra c accident.

Do not touc h any metal pa rts of the cam era during a t hundersto rm. This can caus e an electr ic shock due to induced cu rrent from the lightni ng discharge.

Do not use th e batteries e xcept as speci ed. Load the batter ies as shown by t he indicator.

Do not hea t, change or take a part the batte ries. Do not dro p or subject the ba tteries to impac ts. Do not stor e the batteri es with meta llic produ cts. Any of thes e actions c an

cause the ba tteries to burst or l eak and cause  re or in jury as a result.

Use only th e batterie s or AC power ada pters spec i ed f or use with thi s camera. Do n ot use voltage s other th an the pow er supp ly voltag e shown. T he use of other powe r sources

can cause a  re.

If the bat teries leak and  uid get s in contac t with your eyes, ski n or clothing,  u sh the a ecte d area with clea n water and seek m edical atte ntion or call an e mergency num ber right away.

When ca rryin g the ba tteri es, in stall t hem in a d igita l came ra or kee p them i n the ha rd case . When stor ing the bat terie s, keep th em in the ha rd case. Wh en disca rding, co ver the bat tery terminals with insulation tape. Contact with ot her metallic o bject s or batter ies

could cause t he batteries to ignite o r burst. Keep memo ry cards out of th e reach of small ch ildren. Becaus e memor y cards are

small, they c an be swallowed by chi ldren. Be sure to store mem ory cards out of the reach of s mall children. If a ch ild swallows a mem ory card, se ek medical attention or call an emergency number.

Do not use this camera in locations a ected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust. This can cause a  re or elec tric shock.

Do not lea ve this cam era in plac es subje ct to ext remely h igh tempe rature s. Do not leave the camera i n locations s uch as a sealed ve hicle or in dire ct sunlight . This can cause a  re.

Keep out of the reach of small children. This produc t could caus e injury in th e hands of a chil d.

Do not plac e heavy obje cts on the came ra. This can cause th e heavy obj ect to tip over or fall an d cause injury.

Do not move t he camera whil e the AC power ada pter is still c onnected. D o not pull on the connection cord to disconnec t the AC power adapter. This can damage the p ower

cord or cable s and cause a  re or ele ctric shock.

Do not cove r or wrap the cam era or the AC powe r adapter in a c loth or blank et. This can cause heat to bu ild up and distort th e casing or cause a  re .

When you ar e cleaning the c amera or you do not p lan to use the came ra for an exte nded period , remove the b atteri es and disc onnect a nd unplu g the AC power a dapter. Failure to

do so can cause a  re or electric shock.

When cha rging ends, u nplug the cha rger from the p ower socket. Leav ing the charg er plugged in to the power socket can c ause a  re.

Using a  ash too clo se to a person’s ey es may tempor arily a ect the eyesight. Take particular car e when photographin g infants and young ch ildren.

When a memo ry card is rem oved, the card c ould come out o f the slot too qu ickly. Use your  nger to ho ld it and gen tly relea se the card.

Reques t regula r intern al test ing and cl eanin g for your c amera. Bui ld- up of dus t in y our

camera can c ause a  re or elect ric shock . Contact you r FUJIFILM dealer to request inter nal cleaning every tw o years. Please note that this ser vice is not free of charg e.

The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incorrect use can shor ten battery life or cause leakage, overheating,  re, or exp losion.

Compatible Batteries

The camera takes AA alk aline, rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride), or UL-certi ed lithium batteries. Do not use manganese, nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), or non-UL certi ed lithium batteries, as the heat generated by these batteries could damage the camera or cause malf unction.

CAUTION

Using Ba tteries

For Your Safety

Batter y capacit y varies with make and storage conditions. Some commercially-available batteries may have less capacity than the batteries provided with the camera.

Cautions: Handling Batteries

• D o not use batterie s that are leaking, deformed, or discolored. Warning : If the batter ies leak, clean the ba ttery compar tment thoroughl y before inserting new batteries. If  uid from the batte ry comes into contac t with skin or clothing,  ush the a ected area with water. If  uid enters your eyes,

immediately  ush the a ected area with water an d seek med ical at tention . Do not rub your ey es. Failu re to obser ve this pre cautio n could resu lt in loss of eye sight.

• Do not transport or store with metal obje cts such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Do not disass emble or modify the batteries or battery casing.

• Do not expose to strong physical shocks.

• Do not expose to water,  ame, or heat, or store in warm or humid conditions.

• Keep out of reach of infants and small children.

• Insert in the cor rect orientation.

• Do not mix old and new bat teries, batteries with di erent charge levels, or batteries of di erent types.

• If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries. Note that the camera clock will be reset (pg. 14).

• The batteries may be warm to the touch immediately after use. Turn

the camera o and allow the batteries to cool b efore handling.

• Batter y capacity tends to decrease at low temperatures. Keep spare batteri es in a pocket or other war m place and exchange as necessary. Cold batteries may recover some of their charge when warmed.

• Fingerprints and other foreign matter on the battery terminals can reduce battery performance. Thoroughly clean the terminals with a sof t, dry cloth before ins erting the bat teries in the camera.

Ni-MH Ba tteries

The capacity of Ni -MH batteries may be temporarily reduced when new, after lon g periods of disuse, or if t hey are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Capacity can be increased by repeatedly discharging the bat teries using the P DISCHARGE option in the camera setup menu (pg. 94) and recharging them using a battery charger (sold separately). Do not use this option with alkaline batteries.

The camer a draws a small amount of current even when o . Ni -MH batteries that have been left in the camera for an extended period may be drawn down to the point that they no longer hold a charge. Battery performance may also drop if the batteri es are run down in a devi ce such as a  ashli ght. Use the P DISCHARGE option in the camera setup menu to discharge NiMH batteries. Batteries that no lon-

ger hold a charge even after repeatedly being discharged and recharged have reached the e nd of their servi ce life and must be replaced.

Ni-MH bat teries can be recharged in a batter y charger (so ld separately). Batteries may become warm to the touch af ter charging. Refer to the i nstructions provided with the charger for more infor mation. Use the charger with compatible batteries only.

Ni-MH batteries gr adually lose their charge when not in use.

Disposal

Dispose of used batteries in accord with local regulations.

AC Adapters (Available Separately)

Use only FUJIFIL M AC adapters desig nated for use wi th this camera. Oth er adapters could damage the c amera.

• Th e AC adapter is for indoor us e only.

• Be sure the DC plug is securely connected to the camera.

• Tur n the camera o before disconnectin g the adapter. Disconn ect the adapter by the p lug, not the cable.

• Do not use with other devices.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not expose to high heat and humidity.

• Do not subject to strong physical shocks.

• The AC adapter may hum or become hot to the touch during use. This is normal.

• If the AC adapter causes radio interference, reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Using the Camera

To ensure that images are recorde d correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or physical shocks while images are being recorded.

Electrical Interference

This camera may interfere with hospital or aviation equipment. Consult with hospital or airline sta before using the camera in a hospital or on an aircraft.

Liquid Crystal

In the event that t he monitor or electronic view nder is damaged, care should be taken to avoid contact with liquid crystal. Take the urgent action indicated should any of the following situations arise:

• If liquid c rystal comes in cont act wi th your skin, clean the a rea with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water.

• If liquid c rystal ent ers your eyes,  ush the a ected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.

• If liquid c rystal is sw allowe d, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting, then seek medical assistance.

Take Te st Sh ots

Before taking photographs on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), tak e a te st sh ot an d vie w the resu lt to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. FUJIFILM Corpor ation can not accept liability for damages or lost pro ts incurred as a result of product malfunction.

For Your Safety

For Custom ers in the U.S .A.

For Custom ers in Canad a

EC Decla ration of Con formity

To prevent  re o r shock hazard, do no t expose the unit to rai n or moisture.

Please read the “Safet y Notes” (pages iii– v) and make sure you understand them befo re using the camera.

Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

For Custom ers in the U.S .A.

Tested To Com ply Wit h FCC Standar ds FOR HOME OR OFFI CE USE

FCC Statem ent

This device complies with Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow ing two conditions : (1) This device may not ca use harmful interf erence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio co mmunicatio ns. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a p articular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television re ception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to corre ct the interference by o ne or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relo cate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation bet ween the equipment and re ceiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent from that to which the receiver is connec ted.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/T V technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modi cations not expressly approved in this manual could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notes on the Grant

To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a FUJIFILM-sp eci ed ferrite-core A/ V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord.

NOTICES

For Custom ers in Canad a

CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies w ith Canadian ICES- 003.

EC Decla ration of Con formity

Name: FUJIFILM Elec tronic Imaging Europe GmbH Address: Benzstrasse 2

declare that the product

Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePi x S1500 Manufacturer’s Name: FUJIFILM Corporation Manufacturer’s Address: 7-3, AKASAKA 9 -CHOME, MINATO-KU,

conforms to the following Standards:

Safety: EN60065: 20 02 + A1: 2006 EMC: EN55022: 1998 + A1: 20 00 + A2: 2003 Class B

following the provision of the EMC Direc tive (2004/108/EC) and Low Voltage Directive (20 06/95/EC).

Kleve, Germany February 1, 2009

Place Date Signature, Managing Director

47533 K leve, Germany

TOKYO 107-0052 JAPAN

EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003 EN61000-3-2: 2000 + A2: 20 05 EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 20 01 + A2: 2005

For Your Safety

Dispos al of Elect rical and El ectroni c Equipmen t in Private Hou seholds

Notes on Co pyright

Tradema rk Informat ion

Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households

Dispo sal of Us ed Elec tric al and El ectr onic Equipment (Applicabl e in the Eu ropea n Union, N orway, Icel and and Lie chtenste in)

The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling this product, please contact your local city o ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

In Count ries Outs ide the Eur opean Uni on, Norway, Ic eland and L iechtens tein

If you wish to disc ard this product, including the bat teries or accumulators, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.

This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household was te.

Inst ead it sho uld be t aken to an a pplica ble coll ectio n point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

This symb ol on the batterie s or accumulators indic ates that those bat teries shall not be treated as household waste.

If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your local requirements.

Notes on Co pyright

Unless intended solely for personal use, images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments, and e xhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restric tions imposed by those copyright laws.

Trademark Information

Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Power Mac, PowerBook, QuickTime, and Mac OS are tradem arks of Apple Inc . in the U.S.A. and o ther countries. Micr osoft, Windows, the Windows logo, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. “Windows” is an abbreviation used in reference to the Microsoft Windows op erating system. Adobe and Adobe Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S.A. and/or other countries. The SDHC logo is a trademark.

Note: The “De signed for Microso ft® Windows ® XP” and “ Vista™” logos apply only to the camera and camera hardware driver.

CERTIFIED FOR Windows

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About This Manual

✔✔ Troubleshooting

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pg. 98

✔✔ Glossary

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pg. 108

✔✔ Table of Contents

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✔✔ Warning Messages and Displays

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pg. 104

✔✔ Camera Q & A

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pg. ix

Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–vii. For information on speci c topics, consult the sources below.

Camera Q & A

Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A.”

Troubleshooting

Having a speci c problem with the camera? Find the answer here.

Glossary

The meanings of some technical terms may be found here.

Memory Cards

Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on optional SD and SDHC memory cards. In this manual, SD memory cards are referred to as “memory cards.” For more information, see page 10.

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pg. 98

pg. 108

Table of Contents

The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The principal camera operations are listed here.

Warning Messages and Displays

Find out what’s behind that  ashing icon or error message in the monitor or electronic view n d e r .

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pg. xii

pg. 104

Camera Q & A

Camera Setup

Question

Key phrase

See page

Sharing Pictures

Question

Key phrase

See page

Find items by task.

Camera Setup

Question

How do I set the camera clock? Date and time 14 Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time di erence 93 How do I keep the display from turning o automatically? Auto power o 92 How do I make the display brighter or darker? LCD brightness 91

How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking?

Can I change the sound the shutter makes? Shutter sound 88 What are the parts of the camera called? Parts of the camera 2 What do the icons in the display mean? Displays 4 How do I use the menus? Menus 64 What’s behind that  ashing icon or error message? Messages and displays 104 How much charge is left in the battery? Battery level 15 Can I increase the capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries? Discharge 94

Sharing Pictures

Question

Can I print pictures on my home printer? Printing pictures 53 Can I copy my pictures to my computer? Viewing pictures on a computer 58

Operation and shutter volume 88

Key phrase

Silent mode 18

Key phrase

See page

Camera Q & A

Taking Pictures

Question

Key phrase

See page

Tak ing Pictures

Question

How many pictures can I take? Memory capacity 109 Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? How can I avoid blurred pictures? Dual IS mode 17, 90 How can I make good portraits? Intelligent Face Detection 21 Can the camera automatically adjust settings for di erent scenes? Can I choose my own settings for di erent scenes? Scene position 32 How do I shoot close-ups? Macro mode (close-ups) 25 How do I keep the  ash from  ring?

How do I “ ll-in” shadows on back-lit subjects? How do I take a series of pictures in a single burst? Continuous Shooting mode 28 How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer? Self-timer mode 70 How do I shoot a panorama? How do I turn o the lamp on the front of the camera? AF-assist illuminator 24 How do I frame pictures with the subject o to one side? Focus lock 23 Can I choose shutter speed and aperture? P, S, A, and M modes 36 Can I save and recall camera settings? C mode 40 How do I adjust exposure? Exposure compensation 41 How do I shoot movies? Recording movies 49 How do I frame pictures in the view nder? EVF/LCD button 5

Key phrase

B mode

M mode

Flash mode 26How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the  ash?

N mode

See page

Camera Q & A

Viewing Pictures

Question

Key phrase

See page

Viewing Pictures

Question

How do I view my pictures? Single-frame playback 43 How do I delete the current picture? Can I select other pictures for deletion? Deleting pictures 47 Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? Playback zoom 44 How do I view a lot of pictures at once? Multi-frame playback 46 How do I view all pictures taken on the same day? Sort by date 46 Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Protect 81 Can I hide the icons in the display when viewing my pictures? Choosing a display format 43 Can I view my pictures in a slide show? Slide show 77 Can I add a short voice memo to my pictures? Voice memo 84 Can I crop unwanted elements out of my pictures? Crop (trimming) 86 Can I copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card? Copy 82 How do I view my pictures on TV? Viewing pictures on TV 52

Key phrase

The b button

See page

Before You Begi

First Step

Basic Photography and Playback

Introduction

Symbols and Conventions

Supplied Accessories

Symbols and Conventions

The following symbols are used in this manual: 3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1 Note: Points to note when using the camera. 2 Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the monitor display may be simpli ed for explanatory purposes.

Supplied Accessories

The following items are included with the camera:

Owner’s Manual

AA alkaline (LR6) batteries

(×4)

Strap Lens cap

USB cable A/V cable

(this manual)

FinePix software CD (IMPORTANT: read license agreement on the last page of this manual before opening)

Before You Begin

Parts of the Camera

For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item.

Introduction

1 Strap eyelet .................................................... 7

2 Zoom control ......................................16, 44

3 Shutter button ........................................... 19 4 g (Intelligent Face Detection/

red-eye removal) button ....................21

5 f (dual IS) button ...............................17

6 G switch ..........................................13

7 Indicator lamp ............................................ 19

8 Mode dial ........................................................ 6

9 AF-assist illuminator ...............................24

Self-timer lamp ..........................................70

10 Flash ..................................................................26

11 N ( ash pop-up) button ......................26

12 Microphone ................................................ 84

13 Speaker ...........................................................85

14 Lens ................................................................... 13

Introduction

15 Electronic view nder .................... 5 16 Selector button (see below)

17 Monitor ...................................................4

DISP (display)/BACK button

18 19 d (exposure compensation/

photo info) button ................41, 45

20 Tripod mount

21 Battery-chamber cover ................8

22 Battery-chamber latch .................. 8

...17, 43

The Se lector Button

Move cursor up

c (instant zoom) button (pg. 30) b (delete) button (pg. 20)

Move cursor left

F (macro) button (pg. 25)

Move cursor down

I (continuous shooting) button (pg. 28)

23 EVF/LCD (display selection)

button ..................................................... 5

24 a (playback) button ..................43

25 F (photo mode) button .......... 64

26 Terminal cover ..................................52

27 Memory card slot ...........................11

28 Connector for A/V cable ...........52

Connector for USB cable ...........53

MENU/OK button (pg. 14)

Move curs or right

N ( ash) button (pg. 26)

Before You Begin

Introduction

Camera Displays

■■ Shooting

ISO AUTO (800

)

12/ 31/ 2050

■■ Playback

10: 00

100-0001

12/ 31/ 2050

Camera Displays

The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings.

Shooting

13 Date and time............................................. 14

14 Shutter speed and aperture .............36

15 Quality .....................................................49, 66

16 Number of available frames ........... 109

17 FinePix color ................................................67

18 Blur warning ..................................... 26, 104

19 Metering ........................................................71

20 Focus frame .................................................18

21 Internal memory indicator

...............10

22 Exposure compensation

indicator ......................................................... 41

23 Exposure indicator ..................................40

5 Silent mode indicator ............................ 18

6 Playback mode indicator ....................43

7 Voice memo indicator.......................... 84

8 Gift image .....................................................43

9 Frame number ...........................................90

12/ 31/2050

SET

250

3.5

10: 00

ISO AUTO (800

* a: indicates that no memory card

is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (pg. 10).

Playback

100-0001

10: 00

12/ 31/2050

1 Sensitivity ......................................................65

)

2 White balance ............................................72

3 Flash mode...................................................26

4 Silent mode .................................................18 5 Intelligent Face Detection

indicator .........................................................21

6 Dual IS mode ..............................................90

7 Shooting mode .........................................32

8 Battery level .................................................15

9 Macro (close-ups) mode .....................25

10 High-speed mode ...................................73

11 Continuous shooting mode .............28

12 Self-timer indicator .................................70

1 Protected image .......................................81

2 DPOF print indicator ..............................54

3 Red-eye removal indicator ................79 4 Intelligent Face Detection

indicator .........................................................21

Introduction

The Electr onic View nder (EVF)

The electronic view nder provides the same information as the monitor, and can be used when bright lighting conditions make the display in the monitor di cult to see. To switch between the monitor and electronic view nder, press the EVF/LCD button (your selection remains in e ect when the camera is turned o or the mode dial is rotated to another setting).

EVF

LCD

Before You Begin

The Mode Dial

To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.

Introduction

B (AUTO): A simple “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for  rst-time users of digital cameras (pg. 15).

M (SCENE RECOGNITION): A “pointand-shoot” mode in which the camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the scene (pg. 32).

SP (SCENE POSITION): Choose a scene suit- ed to the subject or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest (pg. 32).

P, S, A, M: Select for full control over camera settings, includin g aperture (M and A) and/or shutter speed (M and S; pg. 36).

C (CUS TOM): Recall stored settings for modes P, S, A, and M (pg. 40).

F (MOVIE): Record movies with sound (pg. 49).

N (PANORAMA): Take a series of pho- tographs and combine them to form a panorama (pg. 34).

The Strap and Lens Cap

Attaching the Strap

The Lens Cap

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below.

3 Caution

To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.

The Lens Cap

Attach the lens cap as shown.

To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied string through the eyelet (q) and secure the lens cap to the strap (w).

First Steps

Inserting the Batteries

Battery casing

The camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of four alkaline batteries is supplied with the camera. Insert the batteries in the camera as described below.

Open the battery-chamber cover.

Slide the battery-chamber latch in the direction shown and open the battery-chamber cover.

1 Note

Be sure the camera is o before opening the battery-chamber cover.

3 Cautions

• Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image  les or memory cards.

• Do not use excessive force when handling the battery-chamber cover.

Insert the batteries.

Insert the batteries in the orientation shown by the “+“ and “–“ marks inside the battery chamber.

3 Cautions

• Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.

• Never use batteries with peel-

ing or damaged casing or mix old and new batteries, batteries with di erent charge levels, or batteries of di erent types.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking or overheating.

• Neve r use manganese or Ni- Cd batteries.

• The capacity of alkaline batteries varies with the manufacturer and drops at temperatures below 10 °C/32 °F; Ni-MH batteries are recommended.

• Fingerprints and other soil on the battery terminals can shorten battery life.

Battery casing

Inserting the Batteries

Close the battery-chamber cover.

Close the battery-chamber cover and slide it in until the latch clicks into place.

3 Caution

Do not use force. If the battery-chamber cover does not close, check that the batteries are in the correct orientation and try again.

2 Tip: Using an AC Adapter

The camera can be powered by an optional AC adapter and DC coupler (sold separately).

Choosing the Battery Type

After replacing the batteries with batteries of a di erent type, select the battery type using the T BATTERY TYPE option in the setup menu (pg.

SET-UP

AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR

BATTERY TYPE

DISCHARGE

ENGLISH

MIN

ALKALINE

NI-MH

LITHIUM

88) to ensure that the battery level is displayed correctly and the camera does not turn o unexpectedly.

First Steps

Inserting a Memory Card

■■ Compatible Memory Cards

Write-protect switch

Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures.

When no memory card is inserted, a appears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording and playback. Note that because camera malfunction could cause internal memory to become corrupted, the pictures in internal memory should periodically be transferred to a computer and saved on the computer hard disk or on removable media such as CDs or DVDs. The pictures in internal memory can also be copied to a memory card (see page 82). To prevent internal memory from becoming full, be sure to delete pictures when they are no longer needed.

When a memory card is inserted as described below, the card will be used for recording and playback.

Compatible Memory Cards

SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Op- eration is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with MultiMediaCard (MMC) or xD-Picture Cards.

3 Caution

Memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to record or delete images. Before inserting a memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position.

Write -prote ct switch

■■ Inserting a Memory Card

Inserting a Me mory Card

Open the battery-chamber cover.

1 Note

Be sure the camera is o before opening the batterychamber cover.

Insert the memory card.

Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in.

Inserting a Memory Card

Close the battery-chamber cover.

Removing Memory Cards

After con rming that the camera is o , press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand.

First Steps

Be sure card is in correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force.

3 Cautions

• The memory card may spring out if you remove your  nger immediately after pushing the card in.

• Memory cards may be warm to the touch after being removed from the camera. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Inserting a Memory Card

3 Cautions

• Do not turn the camera o or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted fro m the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.

• Format memory cards before  rst use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 92.

• Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical assistance immediately.

• Do not use miniSD or microSD adapters that expose the back of the card. Failure to observe this precaution may cause damage or malfunction. Adapters that are larger or smaller than the standard dimensions of an SD card may not eject normally; if the card does not eject, take the camera to an authorized service representative. Do not forcibly remove the card.

• Do not a x labels to memory cards. Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction.

• Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of memory card.

• The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is repaired. Please note that the repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory.

• Formatting a memory card or internal memory in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored. Do not rename or delete this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image  les. Always use the camera to delete pictures from memory cards and internal memory; before editing or renaming  les, copy them to a computer and edit or rename the copies, not the originals.

Turning the Camera on and O

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

Shooting Mode

Slide the G switch in the direction shown below. The lens will extend automatically.

Slide the G switch to turn the camera o .

2 Tip: Switching to Playback Mode

Press the a button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

3 Cautions

• Forcibly preventing the lens from extending could cause damage or product malfunction.

• Pictures can be a ected by  ngerprints and other marks on the lens. Keep the lens clean.

• The G button does not completely disconnect the camera from its power supply.

2 Tip: Auto Power O

The camera will turn o automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the AUTO POWER OFF menu (see page 92). To turn the camera on, use the G switch or press the a button for about

a second.

Playback Mode

To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the a button for about a second.

Press the a button again to turn the camera o .

2 Tip: Switching to Shooting Mode

To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Press the a button to return to playback.

First Steps

Basic Setup

A language-selection dialog is displayed the  rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 88).

Choose a language.

START MENU

SET NO

1.1 Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a language.

1.2 Press MENU/OK.

Set the date and time.

DATE / TIME NOT SET

2011 2010

YY. MM. DD

2009

2008 2007

SET NO

2.1 Press the selector left or right to highlight the year, month, day, hour, or minute and press up or down to change. To change the order in which the year, month, and day are

1. 1 12 : 00 AM

displayed, highlight the date format and press the selector up or down.

2.2 Press MENU/OK.

2 Tip: The Camera Clock

If the batteries are removed for an extended period, the camera clock will be reset and the language-selection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on. If the batteries are left in the camera or an optional AC adapter connected for about 10 hours, the battery can be removed for about 24 hours without resetting the clock or language selection.

Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode

Indicator

Descri ption

This section describes how to take pictures in B (auto) mode.

Turn the camera on.

Slide the G switch to turn the camera on.

Select B mode.

Rotate the mode dial to B.

1 Note

A battery warning may not be displayed before the camera turns o , particularly if batteries are reused after having once been exhausted. Power consumption varies greatly from mode to mode; the low battery warning (B) may not be displayed or may be displayed only brie y before the camera turns o in some modes or when switching from shooting to playback mode.

Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the display.

Indicator

NO ICON Batteries are partially discharged.

(red )

(blinks red)

Batteries are low. Replace as soon as possible. Batteries are exhausted. Turn camera o and replace batteries.

Description

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode

Frame the picture.

Position the main subject in the focus frame and use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display.

Select W to zoom out Select T to zoom in

Zoom indicator

Holding the Camera

Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots.

To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your  ngers and other objects away from the lens and  ash.

By default setting, the camera uses optical zoom only. If desired, digital zoom (pg.

91) can be used to zoom in closer.

2 Tip: Focus Lock

Use focus lock (pg. 23) to focus on subjects that are not in the focus frame.

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